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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 2003
Page
20
Readers debate Iowa basketball’s 2001 02 season a seven man rotation of one senior four juniors and two freshmen fuels a win first approach. Fans praise Steve Alford for passion toughness and energy while critics question athletic department decisions and ticket pricing.
The piece contrasts LeBron James with legends Gale Sayers and Wes Unseld, noting how fame invites scrutiny. It cites suspensions, ejections, and personal scandals across the league, arguing pressure fuels missteps. The essay suggests many athletes act similarly, with exceptions shaping the game's reputation.
Sports writer Greg Cote argues Wayne Gretzky stands above all others in hockey history. He cites 894 goals 1963 assists 2857 points along with records five nine league MVPs and 61 official NHL marks as proof Gretzky outshines Lemieux and every other athlete.
Jeff Miller argues Lemieux edges Gretzky as hockeys greatest scorer based on career points per game and physical dominance. He notes Lemieuxs 6-4, 230-pound frame and two way impact vs Gretzkys playmaking grace, while poking fun at critics and referencing The Great None column.
In a lengthy Orlando Sentinel column, Ed Hinton argues the Daytona 500 is a grand show and a prestigious winter classic but not NASCAR’s true season finale or “Super Bowl.” He notes rule changes, restrictor-plate dynamics, and the mix of tracks shape the title race, with only one driver ever winning both Daytona and the season crown in the plate era.
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